Watch This Before Buying a Chevrolet Colorado 2004-2012 (GMC Canyon)
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
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In this video I break down all the issues that I came across within the Frist Gen Chevrolet Colorado from 2004-2012. None of these issues are deal breakers, but just something to watch out for.
The Colorado is actually a pretty decent truck!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Chevy Colorado 2004-2012
0:27 Valve Seats
1:08 Passlock
2:12 Front Driveshaft
2:46 Rust
3:01 Electrical Issues
3:54 Dropping Lifters
4:12 Other Mentionables
4:46 My Final Thoughts - Авто та транспорт
I have a 2005 i5 Colorado that just rolled over 300k miles and it’s still bulletproof!!
"redneck voice": yeeeeaaahh I got me a 2004 Toyota frontier 4x4 with 2 miles, bullet proof at it's finest here. Especially when I go off road at Costco market, switch that puppy to hi 4x4 . TRD nismo for life "
Change your oil and it will see 600k. Poor maintenance spins bearings on these beauties.
I got a 06 i5 z71 2dr 150k coming to my house next week! Hoping to drive it everywhere!
I have 2008 best truck I ever had. Not one problem, 150 thousand.
I have 05 canyon 5cylinder has 460,000 miles and still drive It one hour north every weekend very reliable
My 2004 Colorado 4 cylinders still running strong 💪 with 200 thousand miles
good to hear brother, just got my 4 cylinder 2009 colorado for about $12k at 90,000 miles!
2006 5 cylinder 249000 miles
@OPOL didnt have much time to search for a private seller with a deal at the peak of the used car market. Guy rear ended me and totaled my previous vehicle.
@@AegisofAges I just got a 09 gmc canyon 97,000 miles got it for 5 grand but i got a friend deal
My 04 Canyon 3.5l has 317k an still trucking
I've had my 04 since new, and it is the best vehicle I've ever owned. It has over 200 thousand on it, and I've done almost nothing except change the oil. I replaced the serpentine tensioner, brakes all around once, window cranks, and rear shocks. When I bought it, I knew it was a first-year vehicle, so I picked up a spare engine (18,000 miles) out of a wrecked one. That poor engine has been sitting for almost 20 years! Great truck and I don't know if I'll ever want to replace it.
My mom sold hers. So, I bought another one
My 2006 z71 3.5L is at 250,000 miles and still running strong. Very reliable
I found a 2007 colorado with the z71 suspension pkg and 131000 miles on it, for sale at $7000. Its extremely clean inside and out with a nearly flawless carfax report. It has the 5 cylinder motor in it. My question is, should I buy it? I currently have a very clean, solid 2014 Nissan frontier desert runner that Im about to sell because of a great profit Ill be making from the sale. So is the Colorado something I should be considering? Not gonna use it for any heavy duty work, just light loads on normal roadways (city driving). Thank you in advance!
@@popeyevalls I would, that's a very dependable vehicle
I got a 2005 Chevy Colorado with the five cylinder it's got 250 on it still running good they don't never give me no trouble
Appreciate the video. My 2005 Chevy Colorado 3.5L Z71 is currently in the shop and going to cost me $2k worth of repairs. I love my truck and it’s at 167k miles. I know it’s got much more in it and I’m going to watch the rest of your videos to see what I can do to ensure it gets there. Thanks!
What ended up going bad?? It probably does 🙏 keep taking care of it and it will take care of you
@@AutoMotivate radiator, abs sensor, break pads, etc…hopefully last big fix for awhile. 🤞🏼
@@allthingsunrelated2919 should try working on it yourself, you would have saved yourself $1500
@@warriorsforfreedom3971 I try to do as much as I can on it. But very good point.
@@allthingsunrelated2919 most shops are just outrageous on pricing
I have a 2011 4 by 4 crew cab, with the 3.7 liter inline 5-cylinder engine. I bought it brand new in April 2011. It's running great still, with 115,000 miles on it.
Just bought a canyon with 63k miles and a short cab. 2012 too with an inline 5.
@@goblinsarereal4954 63,000 miles. Man, that's brand new!
I am the first owner of a 2006 Chevy Colorado 4wd with all the options available at the time. Mine is nearing 250,000 on the original engine and transmission. I live in a no snow area, so I plan to get a remanufactured engine and transmission, go through suspension front to back, replace all brakes, rebuild the rear end, and replace the leaf springs (mine has a lean). I’ll also replace the radio (upgrade for Bluetooth), replace a damaged door, and have a basically new truck for $10,000 in parts (I’ll supply the labor).
Heck yeah Anna! Love that. And, it will last another 15 years! That’s a project, but to me it is a fun project
Thanks…. Interestingly, sort of me too: 2007:Canyon LE/4 Cyl, loaded (* exc NO,4Wd, No,Remote or “ no Deluxe INTERIOR)*….. ,)…@146,000 miles.
Ps::: be interesting to get updates,,… ps I need to replace my MONROE SUPER SHOCKS , maybe Plugs soon……….. thanks
2006 Colorado 3.5 here. 170k miles with perfect compression. With the lock cylinder not recognizing the key, the issue is usually just a worn out key. I have replaced my key twice and both times solved the issue for $5.00. The key ridges get worn out going in and out of the ignition so much that it becomes hard for the truck to recognize and trips the immobilizer. I've owned the truck for 8 years and owned it since 65k miles. Only things noteworthy that have broken are a cracked manifold, brake switch and blower resistor. NBD.
Indeed! Hate waiting for the security light to stop blinking and then starts. Even with the VATS tuned out it still triggers the light. The first things to go were the cracked manifold(use to be $768 at the dealer only in 2008 and the resistor/blower wire harness that I bought new as well for $96. At 196k the engine needed a belt tensioner and oil pressure sensor replaced. Almost 19 years and for the rest of my life. Atlas engines are my passion.
The 5.3 Colorados and Canyons are not flex fuel engines. They also don’t have the AFM. The 2009 engine is the LH8 which does not have any of the above and also does not have VVT. The 2010-2012 5.3s are the LH9 which has VVT but nothing else.
I just had the head on my 2007 model completely redone. Head gasket blew out, timing chain jumped teeth, and a myriad of other electrical issues. It all came crashing down at nearly 260k miles though, so I'd say mine did pretty good. Just got it back and its running good as new though as the entire rotating assembly is in pristine condition. Only ever had minor issues with electronics otherwise, and she's back to rolling strong for another 260k.
2004 i5 z85 crew cab, 192k currently. I have replaced the brakes, drivers wheel hub assembly twice( the shop didn't do it right the first time, so I fixed it myself the 2nd time around, new alternator, new battery, new water pump. The main problems I have had were electrical stuff. bulbs burning out, turn signals not working(seems like this video addresses all of that). The truck still runs great.
Thank you for the tips. Some parts are becoming hard to get as these trucks age. But I’ve enjoyed mine up until now-an ‘09.
How much do you want?
These trucks are a great platform for LS swaps. If you are going to buy one, get a 2007-2012 model because those had less issues and don’t tow heavy loads in these trucks because you will burn up the transmissions in these trucks. I would only tow a small lightweight trailer behind it.
I have the 04 5cyl z71 4x4 over 300k miles.
I have pulled a 16 foot duel axel trailer hauling a tractor, full size cars,and full size trucks.
Never any transmission problems whatsoever.
@@workingman9745 i think i read somewhere that the trany in these is rated from like like 600 whp, i dont think the trany is a weak point
@@workingman9745 Same never had an issue , and Iv towed wayyy over gm recommendation. They were rated at 4000 . But they can easily do 5500 . Although most iv done was 6800 I think . But zero transmission issues
@@shipmastershadowofintent5249 I ONCE pulled a 16 foot double axel trailer loaded with shingles piled as high as possible and one tire even went Flatt.
That was way to much but like I said I done that ONCE 😅
I think he might being saying this because they used the same trans in the chevy van and they would burn up because it had no air flow. All the trans have a bad rap now. I changed the oil on mine at 100 thousand and the magnet only showed small pieces of metal really no wear at all.
I have a 2006 Crew cab. Its been a great vehicle. Had the valve issue but had it fixed under warranty, well... I didn't really have the issue I just took it in and said its been running rough and they decided to replace it with no run around. Also just replaced the fuel pump it rotted out. But that's all I've ever really had to do beside standard maint.
2009 Chevy Colorado I4 RWD. Great video. Brake light sensor did go out at 70k. Thermostat replacemented to get the AC back, break booster replaced as well. Truck leans 1 inch lower on the driver's side. All in all great truck, never stuck... Knock on wood.
The left front side of my 2007 leans as well. Do you know what is the cause? I'm assuming it just needs new front struts. Not unusual after 15yrs.
@@palebeachbum they call it the "chevy lean." basically its the weight of the driver and the gas tank that causes the left side to settle or sag a bit over time. new front struts will work, or if you have torsion bars (4x4 or 2wd Z71) you can just crank the left side torsion bar bolt to adjust the height and compensate for the sag
@@JackBarlow.1 thanks for the info! Mine's a 2WD SL. It's bare bones so I'm guessing I don't have the Z71 package. You don't happen to know how much it costs to do front struts on this truck, do you?
@@palebeachbum they don't have "struts" they have upper and lower ball joints with a torsion bar acting as the spring. I don't know their adjustable but I hope so cause my o7 Colorado does this.
I have a 2010 3.7 4wd Colorado and let me just say that all the engineers where in different rooms when they came up with this!! It has a decent engine, the i5 is durable and lasts long. I have 186k on the dash and the engine is running strong! I don’t like that they put a 4l60e in it though! Don’t try to tow with these trucks if you like your trans in good shape!
lh8 LS v8 ar5 manual and 3.73 or lower posi... one day
Glad you're defending the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon
The new canyon really gave the entire model a bad wrap, just had to clear it up a bit.
They are pretty decent trucks!
I’ve got a 2008 3.7L 2wd with 130000 miles on it. Keeping my fingers crossed I don’t have any of these issues but as of now it runs great. Decent gas mileage too. About the same as my 2005 v6 mustang.
Is your's the v6? And how would you compare going from a full size to a Colorado if you have before...thanks
Maintenance it will see 300k with occasional redline (6.3k) trust me
I just picked up my '08 Colorado crew cab 4x4, 77k miles from the dealership yesterday. It went it for an ABS Fault (again) & 3 days later - new front hubs w/speed sensors (3rd time front hubs were replaced!), new rotors & pads (not sure why? -rotors were fine but they insisted they be replaced). ~ $2000 - ouch! And I was warned the brake lines will soon need to be replaced due to all the undercarriage rust. I don't drive it that much these days but I guess the New England weather/salt is taking it's toll. I replaced the blower motor resistor this summer & finally got back fan speeds 1,2,3. And the A/C quit 2 years ago - condenser had to be replaced. Thanks for the other issues warnings. I have the inline 5 too. This truck is great in the snow and it can really get up & go.
I’ve got a 2005 colorado 5 cylinders with 245k miles and man is it the most reliable vehicle I’ve had, been getting me across states
my buddy is experiencing the valve seat issue you pointed out.as gm never sent him a recall notice on cylinder heads were not properly hardened by gm.
My 07 has 200k and runs like a champ I paid 10k for it a year ago and it has definitely been a good truck for it being a budget truck I wasn’t expecting it to last this long
Just got a 07 3.7 with 247k for $8,800 in pretty decent condition. Hope it threats me well!
I have a ²007 Isuzu I 290 and no problems
Damm, I'm about to buy a 2011 i5 4wd, with 80,000 miles for 7k from a dealership with no trade in
I'm getting an 08 with 140k miles for 3200 bucks . W a nice cap
I ordered my 2005 Canyon new and it's been very reliable, although it only has 64,000 miles on it. I had a couple of minor things done under warranty in the first few years. Now that I'm writing this I will probably have a major issue come up soon. 😎
How much did u pay for it?
@@beastquake3739 Seriously..... The market dictates a very high price.
I bought my 2011 with 56,000 original miles for 17k.
I got a 2011 GMC Canyon 4 cylinder and Love It... 🥰 No issues at all 150k on it and running strong 💪 Gas Saver 😁
What did u pay I’m looking at a 2012 almost at 150k going for almost 8k.. prices are crazy rn
@@jesus1sl0rd56 I paid $6500 about 4 years ago. Only maintenance I've done on it is oil changes. 😀
@@jesus1sl0rd56 depends on what you're getting. the 2007 4 cyl 5 speed regular cab manual im looking at has 120k and theyre asking $3500. the 5 cyl crew cabs are gonna run you way more even tho they suck
@@jesus1sl0rd56 8k is not bad....is that cad or usd? USd To much.
Let me say again, my truck had 250 thou and change when I bought it. I wasn surprised when the starter went out only the location of it and the support bolts. Other than that any issues I had were to be expected from a vehicle of this age and milage. I ve owned several Chevy s, was Earnhard's no 1 fan, never owned a bad Ford truck but & would rank Toyota number 1 as far as toughness and dependability.
I drive a 2008 canyon and it's a great reliable truck. I love it, No problems. You judt have to maintain it
I have a 2010 3.7 5 cylinder Colorado with 205k miles on it, traction control does not work which means no abs, check engine light is on for emissions bank leak, constantly beeps at me but other than that, it’s a super solid truck. I actually love this thing
A wheel sensor is bad, 07 and up have individual lines out back with wheel sensors as well. More than likely it’s your front hub. Have it scanned by a knowledgeable person. For emissions could be a faulty gas cap or your evaporate canister could f the $15 cap doesn’t work or is working. Dead reliable trucks.
@@WoodLox yeah I just got the traction control fixed. The other issues honestly aren’t even an issue that they aren’t worth fixing. I’d probably get better mileage sorting out the bank code
I had 4 of these issues but it got resolved and I love it.
Can't even leave my house in my 2wd with a slight ice and snow in Texas
@@AutoMotivate I'm in North East Ohio. I'm not going anywhere for a like a week.
@@jamiekarr3377 that comment was sent to another commenter, but I guess it got duplicated here 😂
However, I can’t imagine being in the northern states. How are y’all fairing up there?
@@AutoMotivate It rained, snowed then the precipitation turned into sleet. This is the most snow we had in my area in like 5 years.
@@AutoMotivate ahhh it aint that bad buddy. I live in PA and made it through the winter just fine.
My 2005 ls crew 3.5l, since new has 150000 miles and none of these issues. Well except rust. The problems I've had are charcoal canister vent valve, abs wheel sensor. Overall, I'd buy another (newer) if something happened to mine. The frame is good, but I repaired some big holes in the bed, this weekend that I've neglected for too long. Just ordered a tonneau cover too.
I have the 2011 4x4 5.3L V8 Z71 crew cab and enjoy it very much. You don't see very many of them with the V8 so I feel lucky to have found one
Had a friend buy one new in 2008/2009, man he was so proud of that pile. Smelled like someone chain smoked in it from the factory brand new smelled like an ashtray.
I've had the pass lock issue and blower resistor on my 09 I4. By passed the ignition wire issue and replaced resistor. Runs great
My Colorado has a crew cab. Can I still access the fuel pump by removing the bed?
I have a 07 standard cab rwd 2.9L and I am younger so it’s my first truck but we do have a little boat 1700lbs and I tow it around lots with my dad or mom does great the 2.9L is a good little engine love it
Thanks, I just bought a 2wd 2007 singlecab 2.9 I4 with 210,000 miles. It runs great, everything works, power windows, power mirrors and locks 😊
Idk what it was but that sensor did not come out for me at the junkyard, looks like someone else tried before me too
I having a problem with my 2010 5 cylinder all the sudden. Stalls on initial start up of the day or if it sits for more than a few hours. It has over 151,000 miles and this is my first confusing issue
So which 1st generation GMC Canyon Motor is the most reliable? The 2.8 I4, the 2.9 I4, the 3.5 I5, or the 3.7 I5? There was also a limited Edition 1st generation GMC Canyon with the 5.3 V8, but I don't see very many of those listed. Same with the 1st Generation Buick Lacrosse. They had a special edition super Lacrosse with the 5.3 V8 engine for a limited time.
Got an 06 colorado 386000 miles still going strong
How is mpg?
I have a 2009 GMC Canyon 2.9L motor. It has 150,000 on it. It's been idling ruff lately. I had it since last December and change the oil regularly. I need to change the resistor to the a/c. It has been i pretty solid little truck so far.
Remove the air intake and look in that box before the throttle plate. I bet its dirty. Replace the fuel, filter, its stupid easy.
My 2006 Chevy Colorado just rolled over to 225,000 miles. It does have an intermittent issue that 4 different shops can't figure out.
Very nice pickup car friend, liked so much...thanks for shared.
There lh9(flexfuel)v8 engine does not have afm. It has variable valve timing(vvt) with bigger injectors to run higher grades of ethanol(e85). Active fuel management(afm) also known as displacement on demand(dod) deactivates some of the cylinders for better gas mileage obviously reliability is affected, vvt is not the same thing.
I bought a 2005 GMC Canyon Extended cab w/3.5l i5 engine, and it had 138K miles then. Since then, some minor work by myself has been done. I took the MAF and TB off, used associated proper spray cleaners, and fixed the low idle issues. Replaced the radiator, and PCV hoses. Now it has 144K miles. Been very reliable, so far. My only problem left is the electric window on passenger side. I can hear a relay click on passenger side door when I try using the switch from the driver's side to attempt to lower the passenger window. It does not move. I get the same click sound from the same location on passenger door, when I try to lower the window from the passenger side window switch. Do you know what to check for that?
I herd the 3.7s are better with fewer engine problems
@@masterpalladin I don't know, probably... I am not having to fix or go under the hood since last bit I did over a year ago.
Now it has 146K miles.
@@tallpaul9475 k
I have a similar problem I don't know what a relay click sounds like but I do know it takes me maybe pushing the button like five times before it goes down. I was thinking maybe it was sticking at the top and just needed some lubricant but I haven't tried that. Did you figure yours out?
Easy to take door panel off and check.
My window C channel clips broke and my window came off the window motor arm.
No big deal. Took panel off and replaced the motor reglued the window back
I have a 3.7 liter inline 5 2012 GMC canyon with 104k miles most the problems I've run into were self inflicted but seems like a decent little beater.
Same mines an 07 at 116000 tire sensors are annoying though they don’t work half the time.
I have an 08 crew cab I5 225k miles still running strong
I've had a 2007 with the 3.7L since new. 113k miles. It's been a great truck overall. Emissions sensor at 50k. Ignition at 70k. Only other issue was a leak at the third brake light and my brakes sometimes stick. That's it. I hope I can get at least 200k out of this truck. Currently feels like it'll do that with no sweat.
i herd up until 2008 or 2010 models had engine problems with the 3.5L engines
@@richardsmall8940 I think the 3.5L has valve guide issues. They fixed it with the 3.7L. The 3.7L has an issue with the timing chain tensioner wearing out prematurely. My truck is started to experience that. Slight chain rattle noise at startup. I'll be getting that fixed soon. Runs as good as it did new otherwise.
@@palebeachbum 2007 so how many km or miles on it? it be 14-15 years old..probably 300000
@@richardsmall8940 114,000 miles.
@@palebeachbum 114000 miles is 183465.2 in km ........thats nothing for a 2007.....my 07 Tacoma has at 195000 miles which i at least 310000 km
Change your oil frequently
Clean the throttle body every few years
Maintain front caliper pins yearly
Use 31" BFG KO2 tires
You're good to go!
I got mastercraft MXT 32's 11.5 r15 on the stock alloy rims and they fit like a glove w no rub
Can you explain the issue with the from t caliper pins I had a caliper come off last year and had to it it towed to my dads shop I Really don’t want to deal with that ever again. ( I can’t remember if the pads where bad or not but I assum they were. Just a pain in the ass to do rotors on this truck.
@@joestewart5406 Looks like you didn't get an answer but I'll take a shot - caliper pins tend to rust and if they rust in place, the caliper won't release the disc properly. The calipers ride on these pins and the pins keep them square against the disc.
This of course wears down the pads and the discs prematurely. I haven't done it on this truck but I've done it on plenty of cars and trucks. Basically you pull the pins (often this may require removing the caliper from the disc but not from the truck - leave the hoses intact), clean them up, put a light coating of grease on them and re-install. There are all kinds of different greases, but calipers can get pretty hot so use something that can take high temps.
@@chipsawdust5816 just bought one recently a 2011 5.3L 4x4...and when you brake hard almost emergency level..it pull left hard enough to freak you out to counter steer so I'm definitely looking into this asap..i lifted the front end and 1wheel rolls about 50 percent more than the other so its sticking a bit. Is it a caliper or a brake line clogging or maybe the pins..that didn't dawn on me thanks for answering that question
@@javiertrujillo3136 I've rarely seen clogged lines, so I'd probably check that last. The pins or the caliper pistons are more likely to be the trouble (unless you have an alignment issue or something else entirely). If the pins are corroded, that's an easy fix. If it's a sticky piston, those can be fixed as well, but if you don't have a shop, compressed air and a few bits of emery cloth, an exchange part might be the better route. Any more, I buy exchange parts as they're quick to swap out and bleed.
How much does the valve job cost?
Rust on the frame is giving me trouble in my 2011 truck. I've been putting NH Oil Undercoating on it for the past couple of years, including their "rustoration" service. Hopefully this saves my frame from getting worse.
If the problem still persists even years later might have to replace the entire frame
My 2006 Colorado 5 cyl +200k still running great
also be careful with the automatic transmission the forward sprag tends to fail due to the torque converter
09 3.7 I have 362190 miles biggest problem has been with the trans -2 rebuilds, Drive it every day for work average 5-600 miles a week. Boss offered me a newer truck and I refused.
Helper springs when I first got it in 2013, rebuilt the drivers seat twice. I want to see it hit 400,000 then I will retire. 69 yrs old.
05 Canyon. 488k kilometers. Good truck, some issues. Fuel level, passlock. Evap leak...not major.
Engine size? I4 or I5?
@bryanjones0185 I5 and 525,000km since last post
What was the accept all statement at the end ?
I have a 06 3.5 and it’s got 240k never had any major mechanical issues 💯
I have 04 3.5 2 hundred 54 thousand still kicking replaced switch key only problem im rough on it
I have a 2012 Chevy Colorado 5 cylinder so far the only problem I had was with the blower not working I change the resister it a 4 x 4 4 door with 130,00 miles.
What was the first indications your blower was bad? I just bought a 2012 Colorado with the I5
I got a ‘05 with 5-cylinder. Has 200,000-klms .. only major non-maintenance repair .. leaking water pump and heater controller replaced.
I live in Canada .. and surprisingly .. no rust. But .. I wash it regularly
06 colorado 3.5l z71 360,000k miles. Daily driver. Owned 10 years.
My 2005 Colorado is running strong at 247k miles with slight issues with the splice pack rn, I just tap it and blower motor starts working again lol
Do they have a 5.3 in the Colorado?
I got a 2005 Chevy Colorado use still have it has 177 on the dash I got no problems runs great
Ahahaha my 04 is at 177 too
If you get the 3.7L inline 5 you avoid the head issues with the 3.5L
I bought a 2005 4x4 crew cab that belonged to an excavating company so I assume the 255k miles are mostly highway miles and they had several of these trucks they bought new so they must have been properly maintained. The 5 cylinder engine runs nice and smooth. I haven't been able to drive it more than around the block because a tree limb went through the windshield and tore the roof partially off. I replaced the roof, hood, fender, grill etc and repainted the whole thing. The rocker panels were rotted out so I made new ones out of the old roof panel. There were rust holes in the frame by the gas tank but I welded new steel over them to fix that. Box frames are stiff but rust out bad. I am hoping it will be a good truck for my 50 mile round trip to and from work. Nearly all highway miles. I don't know if it's a Z71 or Z85. Anyone know how to tell the difference?
The glove box door should have all RPO's for that truck as built
@@chuckdargy5031 It's a Z85 base suspension. I have put about 7k miles on it so far.
My L5 runs great. Seems like that L series of engines, 4, 5, and 6 were pretty good. IDK what went wrong with the frames. Keep a close eye on yours.
I had no idea anything was wrong with mine until my mechanic put it up on the hoist and it creaked.
@@chuckdargy5031 The frames are boxed instead if C-channel so they get mud, water and salt stuck inside of them, then rot out. Box frames are stiffer but don't last long.
I have not had any of these issues on my 2007 Z71, which I bought new. 120K plus miles.
Great video
I love my 06 chevy colorad but oh man does seem give me troubles. Just this year alone I had to get a fuel pump, ignition switch, starter, ecm got fried due to after market radio. 300k miles so I shouldn't be surprised I guess?
Just saw this video. My grandfather gave me his 2008 gmc canyon. The biggest complaint I have is the truck is a fuel pig. Grandfather didn’t drive it much only has 64000km
Hey Chris I recently bought a 2009 Colorado. Wondering if you can help me with me? While driving, I ran into this issue. I got a AC OFF light on my indicator panel. Temp. gauge dropped off, stopped reading. No other indication whatsoever. Curious can you or someone who owns a Colorado help.
Temperature control sensor, mine does it all the time. My autozone has the replacement part for like $35 dollars but I just haven’t had the time to replace it yet. Hope that helps!!
Hope you got it fixed Carlos. My '09 did the same, and it was the thermostat, which cost over $300 to replace.
Either the thermostat, temperature control sensor, or something else with the cooling system. I recommend you to check the temperature with a thermometer to make sure its not overheating.
5.3 didn’t get v4 mode in Colorado
Hey if any of y'all have a weird issue on the road.. like your window stop working.. or your check engine light causes a low power issue and therefore won't give you enough power to get up a hill.. try disconnecting your negative power cable on your battery for ..... Idk 30 seconds and plug it back in and see if it fixes it.. worked for me...
Thanks mate, Always nice to have some tips.
Any body have there truck pull hard to one side when braking the hard you brake the harder it pulls...i need to fix this. Asap...ive heard calipers brake line maybe a hub bearing...i dont really want change the whole pad rotor caliper and we'll might as well bearings and brake lines
A stuck caliper can cause that to happen, which is easy to fix and could be free if you just need to clean and lubricate the caliper pins. Uneven pad wear could also be a culprit and same with a collapsed brake line. If it is your wheel bearing, then that should be replaced asap. I personally wouldn't drive the truck until you figure it out.
If you find that you have a weird smell coming from on of the tires, that could very well be a stuck caliper.
My 04 colorado 5 cylinder just hitting 145k and starting to sound rough, needs all regular engine/timing/alternator maintenance soon. Recommend changing gas filter soon as possible. Live in upper Michigan, And the frame is still solid has rust but it's workable. Since owned for 3years Replaced a list of things no more than 5k and now needs required maintenance. As all cars do tho
What do we do about the rust?
@@buzzardscry1383 Oil Spray once per year, better if you do it twice per year.
@@larsondata6295 what kind of oil? Thank you
Thank you my electrical problem is fixed
I’m actually having a lot of trouble out of my 2009 chevy Colorado I’ve had it for 2-3 months I bought it off a car lot with 1 prior owner if anyone could listen to a video of it idling and tell me what could be wrong with it I’ll send it
I have an 06 z71 extended in victory red with every bell and whistle offered by chevy. Bought it brand new in 07 currently sitting at 236k. Still purrs like a kitten. Besides annual check ups and miscellaneous things. All I've replaced is windshield brakes tires the front swaybar driveshaft 4wd actuator and wheel bearings. rockers and bottom tailgate starting to rust through from new york winters but if you ask me these are great trucks. better looking than the new ones. Hope it last me another 250k
I have a 2011 4x4 with the 3.7 5-cylinder, and 100,000 miles. I love it. Bought it brand new in 2011. It's in good shape. I had a frayed wire a few years ago that caused some electrical problems, and sent the engine into low-power mode. The other problem was my fuel pressure sensor went bad and had to replace that. But the suckiest thing is the Massachusetts Winters have caused ALOT of rust on the frame. It seems just like surface rust but it is everywhere and I feel kind of bad about that.
@@OrcaBoat3 I feel you on the rust man i ende up powerwashing as much as i could get off letting completely drying and undercoating with evapo rust and painting with rust reform then spraying the frame and bottom cab with lanolin oil. holding up well but about time for another coat. salt is so hard on vehicles
@@xfastxeddiex I'm thinking of getting such a service done at a place called NH Oil Undercoating in New Hampshire. They claim it's the best. Hey, did any of your frame rust all the way through? or is it just surface rust? Also, has your truck ever broken down anywhere while on the road? I was thinking of buying the new Chevy Colorado, but if my current Colorado can survive another 10 years I'll keep this one. I think mine is much better looking than the new Colorado anyway.
@@OrcaBoat3 was out there looking at it today only real bad spot ive seen is right where the frame turns up over the rear wheels close to the front leaf spring mount there a hole clean through seems mud and such gets trapped in there ill have my welder plate that entire part of the frame and add some gussets to the leaf mount. be sure to spray out the inside of your frame.
@@OrcaBoat3 Yea mine did. Hasn't fallen apart but it's a real bad case of rusty frame. It happened from the inside out. wasn't even visible last June when it was state inspection time. But there is a big hole near the rear wheel, and the outer part of the frame, basically under the drivers seat is gone. I am in the process of replacing the frame, and refreshing the front and rear suspension as long as it's going to be all apart anyway.
I have a 06 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 with 342,000 on it and still running very with the original
Iv got the 04 3.5 L and love it over 247 thousand miles and havnt replaced much does need suspension all the way around but super cheap on Amazon. Highly recomend the truck straight 5 is a work horse and I feel like it has more to and tq than factory says runs like a scalded dog when I step on it. Love my old canyon and would buy 3 more if I could.
I have an 04 3.5 as well had issues with the ac blower not working fixed it and all I do is change the oil and new battery every couple of years love the truck legit a work horse! I got 160k on mine got it with 80k hoping to reach 250k lol
@@fv5267 04 Chevrolet Colorado crew cab z714x4 5cyl.
289k miles and still running strong.
@@workingman9745 what are things u have done to it in regards of maintenance
@@fv5267 oil change every 3 to 5 thousand miles unless the CHANGE OIL message comes on.
About once every 3 months add a bottle of MARVEL MYSTERY OIL TO A FULL TANK OF GAS.
Mainly just DON'T ABUSE IT.
I have used mine at times pretty tough but NOT ABUSIVE.
I think another big plus is to drive it if possible every day.
I believe short trips and letting them sit to often allows internal damage because a mechanical system needs to run and generate heat to keep internal components conditioned.
My average highway speed is 60 to 80 mph.
I'm not an expert by any means but my little Colorado still runs strong.
I got the inline 5 ‘05 and at 230,000 almost! No probs here! I love it! Great fuel economy too! Better than my sienna minivan usually!
My 2006 3.5 is at 292000 and putting along as smooth as when I got her. Aside from some squeaky suspension.
Funny you mentioned the breaking in half issue. I bought mine used and asked seller if he offered any warranty. He said sure , if on your way home it breaks in half I got to keep both halves. My magic moment came when starter quit starting. I soon realized I prob could get starter off with correct extensions universals and putting my Christianity in severe jeopardy using non Christian words phrases and activities from frustration, rage and total disbelief why anyone would design starter placement and particularly bolt in back of starter that if I was lucky enough to remove forget getting back with new starter at least without cross threading nightmares and loss of skin from elbows down.
My compliments to the design engineers at GM. A real winner.
I admit my mechanical skills are just average and with the many trucks and cars I ve owned only got one lemon.while it never broke in half it did irreparable damage my savings account.
Have you driven a Ford lately.
No sir I'm not a Ford man
Bite the bullet and remove the intake manifold. I’ve removed it without and skill not for the faint hearted.
What year?
2005. With 278000 on it. Running strong
Your naming all the 04-06 issues 07+ did not have the same frame or engine issues. Maybe state the years that have these known issues
My 2004 4-cyl with 70,000 had bad bearings in the differential
My 2008 Chey Colorado has 250k and still running very strong and i haven't had to do very much to it
2009 colorado with 282k miles, looks better than some cars that are only 5 years old, it’s a 5 cylinder by the way😂 I fix something on it once every two months, still an ok truck, i’ve had many of the problems and I fixed them all
My 2010 v8 Canyon is still getting me around just fine.
How do you like it? Reliable? Looking at one later today
05 4 banger with almost 200k no squeaks, leaks, or slop in the suspension. Prolly the only vehicle I’ll ever own
Thanks!
My 06 Colorado 5cyl got 203k and running strong.
I'm on my 2nd Isuzu I290 4cyl 5-speed (canyon/colorado WT clone) drove the 1st one 200k+ miles. I've replaced both wheel bearings, a couple of brake & clutch switches, and bought a $30 ignition from wal-mart, stole the electronics off of it. I've Beat the shit outta this truck. I'd say for owning 10 years I got off cheap! Best li'l pick-up I've ever owned. It just took a 1000mi road trip & and rode & drove damn near as good as the one I picked up with 63K miles.
Have a 2011 3.7. Ive had to do 2 rear mains, fuel pump, valve cover gasket, a handful of evap leak issues, had the problems splice packs having the tiniest bit of corrosion and causing this not to work. Cant stand this truck
UGH. I had the passlock issue- what a PITA!!!
My 07 Colorado has 230 thousand on it and still running good
Listen I got a 2005 with the five cylinder it's got 250,000 Mi still running strong she will make some more
GM should bring this truck back. The 3.7 five-cylinder engine was really nice, and the 5.3 V8 engine was sweet.
Definitely NOT.
They have brought it back. There was a two year hiatus where it wasn't produced, but now it's back in production.
@@chipsawdust5816 I mean to say, they should bring back the 1st Generation truck.
@@OrcaBoat3 Ah, well some of us keep doing that, but now it's a limited edition :)
Nice thought.... Until you have to change the timing and balancer chain😮💨
‘08 Colorado
366K miles
Oil change every two months
Only hassle has been the blower motor resistor
cut the white wire with blue stripe under the dash boom, no more passlock issues.
Is this a joke? My 08 chevy has been amazing except the periodic "I don't wanna start". I wait 30 minutes and try again.....and bingo, she turns over. I am guessing it is the ignition cylinder. Is this wire accessed behind the ignition cylinder?
@@davemanson951 its the passlock
My has 250,000 miles and still running strong
My 2005 3.L LS is still going, a little rough when purchased but she's got over 200k miles on her and the moron that had her before I did, didn't take care of her.